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Istanbul, Turkey

Tim and I took an unforgettable journey to the ancient city where East meets West. Formerly known as Constantinople, the clash of faiths in this city provides a spectacular backdrop for learning about Islam, the Ottoman Empire and the eventual spread of Christianity to the world. We spent 5 days in Turkey, staying in the new town near Galata Tower and discovering the treasures of old places like Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. We also took a boat to the Asia side of Istanbul and enjoyed a meal on the Bosphorus River.

Istanbul, Turkey

Hanging out in front of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul

An afternoon meal of fresh seafood served riverside

The Bosphorus

rickety houses on the shores of the Bosphorus

Galata Tower from the boat

Street vendors prepare fresh fish daily

Turkish men love to enjoy lunch at these little tables set up around town

The spices of the Grand Bazaar–probably the largest and busiest market I’ve ever been to

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Why a Moveable Feast?

It's the memory of a splendid place that continues to go with the moving traveler for the rest of life, after he has had the experience of it and gone away.
Hemingway said to a friend..." If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast."